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April 2017 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

China donates military equipment to the Armed Forces of Guyana 10804172

: Posted On Saturday, 08 April 2017 14:05

China donates military equipment to the Armed Forces of Guyana

The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) has received military equipment from from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The military equipment were officially handed Wednesday, April 5, 2017, during a brief ceremony at the Coast Guard Ship Hinds, Ruimveldt, where President David Granger said that this investment by the People’s Republic of China is an important one as it further cements relations between the two countries.

Thailand has signed a contract to purchase 34 ZBL09 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles from China 10804171

: Posted On Saturday, 08 April 2017 13:33

Thailand has signed a contract to purchase 34 ZBL09 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles from China

According to Jane's website, after the purchase of VT4 main battle tank, Thailand has signed a new contract with the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO for the purchase of 34 8x8 armoured vehicles ZBL09, an infantry fighting vehicle variant based on the VN1 8x8 armoured.

New Arctic version of Russian air defense systems TOR-M2DT and Pantsir-SA at Victory Day Parade 10704174

: Posted On Friday, 07 April 2017 19:16

New Arctic version of Russian air defense systems TOR-M2DT and Pantsir-SA at Victory Day Parade

Newest Arctic military equipment will participate in the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square for the first time including the TOR-M2DT and the Pantsir-SA air defense systems, land forces commander Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov told the media on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

Defense industry of China has developed a new UAV named TYW-1 based on BZK-005 drone 10704172

: Posted On Friday, 07 April 2017 15:20

Defense industry of China has developed a new UAV named TYW-1 based on BZK-005 drone

According to the newspaper website ChinaDaily, China becomes the largest exporter of military drones and will continue to develop new products. A new model will be soon available for the international market under the name of TYW-1.

Israel IAI will provide MRSAM Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile to Indian Army 10704171

: Posted On Friday, 07 April 2017 12:33

Israel IAI will provide MRSAM Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile to Indian Army

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced today that the company has been awarded contracts in India totaling almost $2.0 billion. In a mega-contract worth over $1.6 billion, considered to be the largest defense contract in Israel's Defense Industries' history, IAI will provide an advanced MRSAM air & missile defense systems to the Indian Army.

BAE Systems contract to maintain CV9035 IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicles of Estonian Army 10604173

: Posted On Thursday, 06 April 2017 11:17

BAE Systems contract to maintain CV9035 IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicles of Estonian Army

BAE Systems and the Estonian government have signed contracts to maintain and sustain the country’s fleet of CV9035 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The long-term agreements cover configuration management for new IFV capabilities, as well as maintenance, repairs, and spare parts. The contracts between the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment (ECDI) and BAE Systems cover 44 CV9035 vehicles acquired from the Netherlands in 2014.

Russian army unveils new version of T-72B3 main battle tank upgraded with additional armour 10604172

: Posted On Thursday, 06 April 2017 10:24

Russian army unveils new version of T-72B3 main battle tank upgraded with additional armour

Russian army unveils new version of T-72B3 fitted with new armour package during the rehearsal for the military parade of May 2017. The T-72B3 is now the backbone of the Russian army offering more fire power, protection, mobility and command controllability.

India has started talks with Russia to upgrade 1,000 T-90S main battle tanks 10604171

: Posted On Thursday, 06 April 2017 09:21

India has started talks with Russia to upgrade 1,000 T-90S main battle tanks

India has started talks with Russia to upgrade 1,000 T-90 main battle tanks to increase mobility and firepower. According to Internet sources, the talks began on March 17-18 in New Delhi where India’s Defense Ministry was holding a relevant conference involving Russia.

Brazil continues to have interest for Pantsir-S1 Russian-made short-range air defense system TASS 10504176

: Posted On Wednesday, 05 April 2017 19:20

Brazil continues to have interest for Pantsir-S1 Russian-made short-range air defense system

Brazil remains interested in buying Russian-made Pantsir-S1 (NATO reporting name: SS-22 Greyhound) anti-air gun/missile systems, Anatoly Punchuk, deputy director of the Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) and the leader of the Russian delegation at the LAAD 2017 international arms show, has told TASS.

Israel will deliver 10 HERON TP MALE armed drones to armed forces of India 10504175

: Posted On Wednesday, 05 April 2017 18:28

Israel will deliver 10 HERON TP MALE armed drones to armed forces of India

The Israeli HERON TP MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAV System will enter in service with the Indian armed forces. A total of 10 Heron TP armed drones were under procurement process since 2015.

Lockheed Martin will deliver more TPQ-53 Counter Fire Target Acquisition Radars to U.S. Army 10504174

: Posted On Wednesday, 05 April 2017 17:18

Lockheed Martin will deliver more TPQ-53 Counter Fire Target Acquisition Radars to U.S. Army

The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin of Syracuse, N.Y., a $1.6 billion order dependent contract (W56KGY-17-D-0005) for TPQ-53 Counter Fire Target Acquisition Radar System full-rate production and deployment.

Thailand approves the purchase of 10 additional Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks 10504172

: Posted On Wednesday, 05 April 2017 12:32

Thailand approves the purchase of 10 additional Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks

Thai Ministry of Defense has approved the purchase of 10 additionnal Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks also called MBT-3000 to replace old U.S. M41 light tanks in service with the Thai armed forces since World War II.

Russia has completed delivery of Igla-S SA-24 MANPADS to Brazil TASS 10504171

: Posted On Wednesday, 05 April 2017 11:16

Russia has completed delivery of Igla-S SA-24 MANPADS to Brazil

Russia has completed the delivery of Igla-S (NATO reporting name: SA-24 Grinch) man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to Brazil, Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation Deputy Director Anatoly Punchuk, leading the Russian delegation at the LAAD 2017 international arms show, has told TASS.

More than 3,000 soldiers from 15 NATO countries involved in Allied Spirit VI military exercise 10404174

: Posted On Tuesday, 04 April 2017 12:17

More than 3,000 soldiers from 15 NATO countries involved in Allied Spirit VI military exercise

Special operations forces joined more than 3,000 service members representing 15 NATO and partner nations to participate in exercise Allied Spirit VI at 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, March 8 to 31.

David's Sling air defense missile system enters officially in service with armed forces of Israel 10404173

: Posted On Tuesday, 04 April 2017 11:40

David's Sling air defense missile system enters officially in service with armed forces of Israel

The new air defense missile system David's Sling enters officially in service with the Israeli Armed Forces. A ceremony was organized Sunday, April 2, 2017 to mark the official operational deployment of this new air defense system.

BAE Systems contract from US Army for technical support on M88A1 M88A2 recovery armoured 10404172

: Posted On Tuesday, 04 April 2017 10:12

BAE Systems contract from US Army for technical support on M88A1 M88A2 recovery armoured

BAE Systems has received a contract worth up to $112 million from the U.S. Army to perform technical support and sustainment of M88 recovery vehicles. The contract, awarded by the Army’s TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, is for ongoing service and improvements to BAE Systems-built M88A1 and M88A2 recovery vehicles over the next four years.

International customer orders mine clearing equipment to Rheinmetall Denel Munition South Africa 10304173

: Posted On Monday, 03 April 2017 11:50

International customer orders mine clearing equipment to Rheinmetall Denel Munition South Africa

Rheinmetall Denel Munition of South Africa, a subsidiary of the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall Group, has won several major orders from an international customer for mine clearing equipment and ammunition. In total, the contracts are expected to be worth over €90 million.

Government of India has given the go-ahead for acquisition of 100 K9 155mm howitzers 10304172

: Posted On Monday, 03 April 2017 10:56

Government of India has given the go-ahead for acquisition of 100 K9 155mm howitzers

Following a negotiating period began in December 2015, the Indian government has given the go-ahead for an acquisition of 100 K-9 "Vajra " (Thunderbolt) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs). The guns, based on Samsun Techwin K-9 Thunder platform, will be produced by local Indian firm Larsen and Toubro (L&T) in collaboration with the South Korean partner.

United States donated 24 AM General HMMWV's to Bosnia and Herzegovina 10304171

: Posted On Monday, 03 April 2017 09:13

United States donated 24 AM General HMMWV's to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The US Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina donated 24 HMMWV’s to Bosnia, with an additional 20 to be delivered by year end. At a handover ceremony on March 23, 2017 attended by AM General Director International Sales, Andrew Weaver, speeches were delivered by the Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Marina Pendes, US Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Maureen Cormack, and BiH General Senad Masovic.

British soldiers from Light Dragoons regiment are deployed in Poland as NATO Forward Presence 10204171

: Posted On Sunday, 02 April 2017 12:04

British soldiers from Light Dragoons regiment are deployed in Poland as NATO Forward Presence

British soldiers from Mustang Troop (A Squadron) The Light Dragoons are deploying to Poland with the US 2d Cavalry Regiment as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP).About 150 Light Dragoons will join the United States-led eFP Battlegroup based in Poland. The Battlegroup elements have left Germany and are now conducting a tactical road move to Orzysz, Poland.

U.S. soldiers from Kansas National Guard train with new M2A3 Bradley IFV infantry fighting vehicles 10104171

: Posted On Saturday, 01 April 2017 15:56

U.S. soldiers from Kansas National Guard train with new M2A3 Bradley IFV infantry fighting vehicles

U.S. Soldiers from Company C, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, Kansas National Guard, train with new M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The Bradley M2A3 IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle is an improved version of the Bradley M2A2.

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